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AY08 XSC

2008 Kia Carens

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,303 mi
Last recorded86,303 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Kia Carens66,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 XSC
MakeKia
ModelCarens
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,303 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 56,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 53,415 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 53,415 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 49,375 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 45,446 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 40,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 36,013 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,568 miles

Both rear tyres side walls cracking

Pass 16 Mar 2012 18,638 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 13,017 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Carens?

Based on 476,991 MOT tests across 36,863 vehicles.

70.3%
Pass Rate
6,950
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
36,863
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,613
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,176
parking brake recording little or no effort 12,318
position lamp(s) not working 11,979
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,018
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AY08 XSC is a 2008 Kia Carens in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2008 Kia Carens models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 66,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Carens fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY08 XSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Carens typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Kia Carens is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY08 XSC registered?

AY08 XSC is a 2008 Kia Carens, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is AY08 XSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 XSC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY08 XSC have outstanding finance?

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